PHOTOS: Serena sees off Witthoeft to set up Venus clash

Defending US Open women's champion Sloane Stephens overcomes scorching heat, a blister and an inspired performance by qualifier Anhelina Kalinina to make third round. IMAGE: Serena Williams of the......

Birthday girl Kerber gifts unnecessary points before winning

IMAGE: World No 1 Germany's Angelique Kerber poses with a birthday cake which was presented to her by Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley during day three of the 2017 Australian Open......

US Open, Day 5: Wozniacki, Vinci reach last 16

IMAGE: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark hits a shot to Monica Niculescu of Romania on day five of the 2016 US Open. Photograph: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images. Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki......

Day 5: What to expect at US Open...

Improving Nadal eyes place in the last 16 in New York IMAGE: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts. Photograph: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images. Rafael Nadal, with his troublesome left wrist improving every......

US Open, Day 3: Walkover for Djokovic; Vinci advances

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images. World number one Novak Djokovic received a free pass into the third round of the U.S. Open when Jiri Vesely of the......